In Tableau dashboards, an Image Object is used to insert static images such as logos, icons or illustrations that help improve branding, design and user experience. It can also be linked to a URL making the image clickable and interactive. By using image objects, we can make dashboards more professional, informative and visually engaging.
Steps to Add an Image Object in Tableau
Let's see the steps to add an image object:
Step 1: Open the Tableau and connect to a database.
Step 2: Select the New Dashboard option from the bottom menu or from the dashboard menu.
Step 3: On the left pane of dashboard page, locate Dashboard Objects.
Step 4: Select and Drag the Image Object into the Dashboard.
Step 5: Browse and upload the desired image from the system or from any URL and adjust placements according to need.
Examples
Let's see some examples to see the working of image object,
Example 1: Adding an Image to a Dashboard
- Drag the Image Object into the dashboard.
- Choose an image from our system and click OK.
Example 2: Using Image Object Features
The Image Object provides several customization features:
- Edit Image: Replace or update the image at any time.
- Fit Image: Adjust the image to fit within the allocated space.
- Center Image: Align the image properly within the object container.
- Floating Object: Place the image as a floating element for flexible positioning.
Example 3: Adding a Clickable URL to an Image
- Insert an image and assign a URL link to it.
- When clicked, the image will redirect the user to the specified webpage, making the dashboard interactive.
Removing an Image from a Dashboard
- Click on the Image Object we want to remove.
- Either press the X (close) icon or click the drop-down arrow and select Remove from Dashboard.
